20/9-11 Milton Street, ELWOOD

Within one of Elwood's magnificent heritage mansions, grand Victorian aesthetics create a rich backdrop for sophisticated contemporary style in this premium one of five only, house-like apartment, close to St Kilda Botanical Gardens and CBD trams. Fully renovated on the first floor amid historic Hartpury House's leafy established gardens, impressively generous three-bedroom, two-bathroom proportions are dramatically enriched by soaring ceilings, original marble open fireplaces, a magnificent arched entryway and a deep iron lacework verandah, now a thoroughly inviting alfresco zone atop the gardens. Superb stone finishes, an open plan entertainer's kitchen with a Bertazonni oven and Miele appliances, main bedroom with chic ensuite and walk-in closet plus intercom security and remote undercover parking for two all ensure modern lifestyle expectations are met with consummate ease. Minutes to Elwood Primary School, the Village, Acland Street, trams and of course, the delights of Bayside beaches. Brilliant!